Three Sovereigns for Sarah

May 1, 1985

2h 39m

★ 0.0

Overview

Nineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the "witch hysteria" of 1692. THREE SOVEREIGNS FOR SARAH offers an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue. The film is a powerful, moving story about three loving sisters accused of witchcraft.

Genres

History

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Night Owl Productions

American Playhouse

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Cast

Mary Easty

Kim Hunter

Sarah Cloyce

Vanessa Redgrave

Rebecca Nurse

Phyllis Thaxter

Chief Magistrate

Patrick McGoohan

Rev. Parris

Will Lyman

Anne Putnam Jr.

Jennifer Dundas

Anne Putnam Sr.

Maryann Plunkett

Ipswich Jailer

Les Barden

Judge Hathorne

Shay Duffin

Joseph Putman

John Dukakis

Samuel Nurse

Ronald Hunter

John Indian

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